Pawtucket Animal Control outside a home on Don Court in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Two people have been arrested after 11 dogs were seized from a home in Pawtucket, Rhode Island Tuesday, WJAR-TV reports.
Police told the station that they executed a search warrant at a home on Don Court Tuesday as part of a narcotics investigation. The property was suspected involved in cocaine distribution.
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When they arrived they found 11 dogs inside the home in deplorable conditions. Investigators said they also found 50 grams of cocaine, one pound of marijuana, digital scales and $5,000 in cash.
Two suspects, identified as 55-year-old Rafael Diaz and 26-year-old Jamira Jenkins, were arrested. They are each charged with manufacturing/possession with intent to deliver 1oz-1 kilo; possession with intent to deliver - schedule I/II (cocaine); possession with intent to deliver - schedule I/II (marijuana); maintaining a common nuisance; distribution/manufacturing of a controlled substance in or near a school; conspiracy, and 11 counts of unnecessary cruelty to animals.
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They are expected to be arraigned Wednesday.
